Felonies and Misdemeanors in Missouri

There are serious consequences that come with a felony conviction, including imprisonment, difficulty finding a job, inability to join the military, loss of voting rights, difficulty in leasing an apartment, loss of the right to own firearms, and inability to serve on a jury. Although a misdemeanor conviction does not carry the same consequences, some […]

Rights of the Criminally Accused

Prosecutors must prove the criminally accused violated the law and convince a judge or jury “beyond a reasonable doubt” of each element (or fact) of the crime charged. Proper attorney representation is crucial. This article provides a general summary of the process that the criminally accused will face. General Crime Descriptions Simply put, a crime […]

New Missouri Law Eases Misdemeanor and Felony Expungement

A new Missouri law will increase the opportunity for people to expunge old arrests, guilty pleas or convictions from public records beginning on January 1, 2018. Expungement is the term for the process of having old criminal records removed from certain public records after a required length of time. The new law will greatly increase […]

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